Quanah in Hardeman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Presbyterian Church of Quanah

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 8, 2017

1. First Presbyterian Church of Quanah Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in 1892 at the home of Mrs. A. E. deGraffenried by the Rev. Jacobs and eight charter members. This Beaux Arts classical style church building, erected by Chillicothe contractor, R. Henry Stuckey in 1909, features stucco over frame construction, an inset entry under large columns, arched stained glass windows, and an elaborate stained glass dome. This structure is a symbol of the church's continuing service to the community.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1845.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 34° 17.754′ N, 99° 44.399′ W. Marker is in Quanah, Texas, in Hardeman County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Marker is on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 South Main Street, Quanah TX 79252, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Big Country.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hardeman County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quanah Parker (about 600 feet away); Quanah Commercial Historic District (about 600 feet away); Trinity Church of Quanah (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quanah, Acme and Pacific Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); Hardeman County Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Hardeman County (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quanah.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 8, 2017

2. First Presbyterian Church of Quanah Marker

First Presbyterian Church of Quanah image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 8, 2017

3. First Presbyterian Church of Quanah

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.